# Renaming of Columbus Dr from E Grand Ave to S Jean Baptiste Point du Sable Lake Shore Dr as "Barack Obama Dr"

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- Record number: **O2024-0008399**
- Type: Ordinance; category: City Council
- Status: In Committee (Referred)
- Sponsor: [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4th Ward)
- Co-sponsors (2): [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49th Ward), [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1st Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way)
- Submitted Date: Mar 20, 2024
- Introduction Date: Mar 20, 2024
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=CCB749E7-D9E6-EE11-904C-001DD806E058)

## Timeline

- Mar 20, 2024: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.

## Documents

- [o8399.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/36ed2868-b682-4910-83c0-25760a122b25.pdf) (Legislation)

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